
Still the city's most soulful venue, this 1927 art deco theatre and coffeehouse is alive and more than kicking in the heart of Žižkov. The Akropolis lives...
Kubelíkova 27Still the most popular bar in the district among the post-1989 generation, the Akropolis is a Žižkov institution of drinking, networking and gig-going. It...
Kubelíkova 27This mirrorballed, LP-decorated 1980s throwback of a dance club is a very local hangout - hence the Czech and Slovak hits played on Friday nights. It's also...
Kmochová 8 (corner of Grafická)
Inside this multipurpose building, your quarry is upstairs. Bordo seems to be permanently in a state of renovation but always generates a buzz, booking the...
Vinohradská 40Launched as an alternative to the Žižkov district's countless beer pubs, this self-billed dive bar is a magnet for mischievous expats, bohemians and pretty...
Bořivojova 86
Old Town's former customs house is unrecognisable these days, as lithe, slick clubbers scrum for VIP area reservations or turn out for the cheesy Moscow...
V celnice 4Although it's certainly not suitable for claustrophobics, the Red Hat does attract hordes of ebullient young Americans and travelling twentysomethings of...
Jakubská 2
It may look like a car spares shop, but don't be deceived as you hike north from the Metro station to find it. This magnet for arty types is a centre for...
Plynární 23Were it not for geography and the relentless spread of Brit stag parties, this might have had a shot at being a decent club. As it is, you're more than...
Melantrichova 17
With themes such as Dirty Dancing and Love Parade, it's clear that Duplex isn't a place in which to find inspiringly original DJ programming. That said, the...
Václavské náměstí 21Forming a clubbing beacon for the Smíchov district, Futurum is a remade community centre, with a formal exterior that belies the hip and groovy space...
Zborovská 7The Guru Club has a very irregular programme and, in that sense, is very Žižkov. With the right act in place, it can offer a brilliant dive-bar experience,...
Rokycanova 29Newly toned up, Infinity draws a dressy crowd for parties and general carousing, and has added a light menu of antipasti and treats such as lamb carpaccio....
Chrudimská 7Once a key venue on the expat clubbing scene, Jo's is pretty sleepy these days, but occasionally rouses itself for amusing parties for backpackers and...
Malostranské náměstí 7If you're drawn to the kind of club where teens line up for an hour to get in, this place is for you. It's the city's megaclub, set up in a former public...
Novotného lávka 1